Scientist I - Semiconductor Process

Leonardo DRS; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible 9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a confident Scientist I with semiconductor processing experience to join our R&D team in Dallas, TX. The role emphasizes hands-on work in photolithography, thin films, etch, and wet processing in a cleanroom environment to advance detector fabrication for infrared sensors.

You will lead experimental plans, collaborate with materials science and device physics teams, and contribute to device characterization while guiding project direction. U.S.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline is required.
• 2+ years in semiconductor device processing and process engineering.
• Knowledge of etch, thin films, metrology, and wet/dry cleans.
• Ability to analyze data related to device performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organized, proactive, and able to communicate to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design and run DOEs; establish methods to sustain and improve processes.
• Learn new process tools; identify gaps and provide solutions.
• Identify processing conditions to meet device design goals.
• Understand and analyze process yield and yield analysis.
• Communicate complex concepts with engineers and scientists for project success.
• Plan and execute experiments; analyze inputs/outputs and results.
• Collaborate on multi-disciplinary project teams; share findings.
• Present results to peers and management; maintain thorough documentation.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks.

Skills

Semiconductor processing

Data analysis

Communication

Organization

Education

Masters degree in Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Chemistry / Physics / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Photomask layout software

MATLAB

MATHCAD

LabVIEW

JMP

SpotFire

Minitab

SEM instruments

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Scientist I - Semiconductor Process

Location: Dallas, TX, US, 75243

Job ID:115253

The Electro Optical InfraredSystems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborneplatforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Job Summary

Leonardo DRS is looking for a confident, highly motivated Scientist with semiconductor processing experience to join our Research and Development team. We are looking for a strong candidate with experience in processing areas such as photolithography, thin films, etch, and wet processing. The candidate should be able to learn new tools and processes from both a fundamental and practical level. This is a hands‑on role, largely in the cleanroom, where the candidate will be responsible for maintaining, improving, and developing semiconductor processes to meet R&D goals and objectives. As a Scientist, you will be an integral part of DRS’ new product and technology development efforts in infrared sensors. You will interface with other team members representing a wide range of disciplines, including material science, process engineering, device physics, test engineering, and system design. You will have hands on responsibility for specialized semiconductor processes and process development, new detector fabrication, experimental design, and device characterization. In addition, you will be the technical and/or project lead on critical development projects guiding both technical direction as well as coordination of key technical resources

Job Responsibilities

• Experiment, perform DOEs, and establish methods and procedures to sustain current processes as well as drive continuous improvements.
• Learn new process tools and process areas, characterize process inputs and outputs, identify metrology or control gaps, and provide solutions.
• Identify processing conditions which will best achieve the device design goals.
• Understand process yield and yield analysis
• Communicate technical concepts and assess process technology with engineers and scientists to ensure project success.
• Construct and execute experimental plans to solve problems. Identify key input and output variables and provide analysis of results.
• Participate and contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams
• Organize, interpret, and present results to technical peers as well as to upper management or customers.
• Accept responsibility and accountability.

Qualifications

• Education: Masters degree in relevant discipline such as Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Electrical Engineering
• Experience: 2+ years in semiconductor device processing and process engineering
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience with semiconductor fabrication process modules such as etch, thin films, metrology, and wet and dry cleans.
• Ability to understand and analyze data related to semiconductor device performance
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• The candidate must be organized, proactive, and able to communicate to both highly technical and programmatic audiences with equal ease.
• U.S citizenship is required. Must be able to meet security standards and able to obtain a secret clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of semiconductor fabrication experience.
• Familiarity with photomask layout software.
• Prior experience or willingness to work in a small R&D semiconductor fab environment.
• Basics of implementation of statistical process control (SPC)
• Experience operating and/or interpreting data from a scanning electron microscope, FTIR, ellipsometer, or other thin-film characterization and metrology tools and techniques.
• MATLAB, MATHCAD, LabView, JMP, SpotFire, MiniTab and other relevant

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career‑growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.